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Neighbors, hospital officials and community organizations urged denial, saying the site is too close to John Peter Smith (JPS) Health Network facilities, schools and residences and that particulate emissions and industrial truck traffic would pose health and safety risks.

Nut Graf: The applicant and several employees testified the company has taken mitigation steps and provides local jobs; multiple neighborhood associations, health professionals and advocacy groups opposed the permit. Council Member Martinez moved to deny the zoning case (ZC25-128 / CUP request) with prejudice; the motion carried.

Supporters of the permit included company representatives and employees who said the site had been blighted and that the applicant had agreed to additional mitigation measures. Grant Palmer, who represented the property, and company employees described efforts to enclose equipment, add dust collectors and limit truck routing. \"We have accommodated every reasonable request and worked with the neighbors,\" Palmer said, describing filtration and operational commitments.

Opponents included neighborhood association leaders and public-health officials. A JPS Health Network official, identified in the meeting as the health system's chief quality officer and a practicing pulmonologist, told the council that placing a batch plant opposite a hospital \"will increase burden on the hospital and hospital system\" and raised concerns about the vulnerability of patients and the stress placed on hospital filtration systems.

Other neighborhood speakers described missed or late public-notice signage, heavy truck traffic on narrow local roads, existing air-quality and health burdens in ZIP codes near the proposed site, and the risk to children and residents with respiratory illnesses. Jennings May Saint Louis Neighborhood Association and the Hemphill Corridor Development Collaborative said the permit would threaten ongoing revitalization and the health of residents.

The transcript records long public comment with both supporters and opponents; the council ultimately followed staff and the zoning commission recommendation to deny with prejudice. Council member Martinez explicitly cited concerns about industrial traffic and particulate matter near residential areas and the medical district in urging denial.

Ending: The denial halts the applicant's immediate plans to operate an enclosed batch plant at the site. The applicant indicated willingness to engage further and to provide additional research and safeguards, but community groups and the health system argued that the plant would be an unacceptable risk in the near-Southside medical and residential corridor.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council meeting | September 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Fort Worth City Council denied a conditional-use permit for a proposed concrete batch plant near the near-Southside medical district, following extensive public comment by hospital officials, neighborhood groups and residents.","taxTitle","Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",2814,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498406,"Fort Worth adopts FY2026 budget and lowers tax rate by a quarter-cent; average homeowner to save about $20",354,5894000,6248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785857-194d2c074503523111eeee398b94106a&start=5894&end=6248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785857-194d2c074503523111eeee398b94106a/thumbnail_5894000.jpg","/articles/6498406/Fort-Worth/Tarrant-County/Texas/Fort-Worth-adopts-FY2026-budget-and-lowers-tax-rate-by-a-quarter-cent-average-homeowner-to-save-about-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498406-2c7f743f2f8a825b182253d805698f59/orig.mp4?Expires=1774886202&Signature=bDdgIm9TAN1puyb4e0saEjamOWF~AOvTrVaiyUiJ4QT-W6ieYyrxGJYEkpp69FhNHGxjH8ne1lEowLDn0pzhBC9x~sKxqL4AsZv1HmhSdcUa6~-D4HBlpm~eRiY2kpDNAYlFJTT8cNs9PBXoEpfPEX2jN6P7UiImUcgUB~mait-SmEgdo6tIOfGyKXAasohDPMbCsFif58Mdv8KiDSYpmBpx15j34sfYzkUdZFlt6TPFGaFNTWDGEq8t0pZQqXIoRVbW2dTWTJ0FTMH0yZtg~k1rp1dHyAAbq0jSQvz9NqwdS4zdKc1MzeayydxE29oowwaAsre6KwYhKt6ZFYtDaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Worth City Council approved the city's fiscal year 2026 budget and adopted a property tax rate of 67 cents per $100 of taxable value during its Sept. 16 meeting.

Council Member Flores, who moved the tax ordinance, noted the adopted rate is a reduction of one-quarter cent from 2024, when the city's tax rate was 67.25 cents per $100. \"When combined with changes in property values, the average homestead's tax bill for 2025 is projected to be about $20 less than in 2024,\" Flores said as she introduced the motion adopting the tax rate ordinance.

Nut Graf: Council debated and approved the fiscal 2026 budget and the accompanying tax ordinance. Staff told council the quarter-cent reduction equates to roughly $3 million in foregone city revenue; staff also outlined how different rate choices would affect the average taxpayer.

During the budget discussion, Council Member Nettles asked staff how the quarter-cent reduction affects city revenue. A city staffer reported the quarter-cent reduction reduces city receipts by a little over $3 million. Staff also explained the estimated effect on an average homeowner's bill: the quarter-cent reduction lowers the average homeowner's city tax bill by about $20 per year; adopting the \"no new revenue\" rate instead of the proposed rate would have reduced the typical bill by about $46 per year.

Council members thanked budget staff and city management for multiple work sessions, outreach and revisions. Council Member Peoples and others praised the staff for responses during the budget hearing and the citywide outreach the council held.

Votes and motions: Council moved, seconded and recorded votes for the budget ordinance and the tax rate ordinance. The transcript records the council adopting the FY26 budget (M&C 25-5445) and adopting the tax rate (M&C 25-5441) with council votes recorded as carried.

Ending: The budget takes effect for fiscal 2026 and the tax rate will be applied to property valuations per state schedule; council members said they will continue monitoring budget priorities and community feedback through town halls and district meetings.

Note: State law requires specific motion language when a proposed rate differs from the \"no new revenue\" rate; the council's motion used the statutorily required phrasing while noting the adopted rate is a quarter-cent lower than last year.","The City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 budget and set a property tax rate of 67 cents per $100 of taxable value, a quarter-cent reduction from 2024. Council called the change a modest tax relief; staff and council discussed revenue trade-offs and the effect on the typical homeowner.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6498411,"Edgardo Garcia sworn in as Fort Worth police chief; council praises priorities of community policing and accountability",156,1644000,1800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785857-194d2c074503523111eeee398b94106a&start=1644&end=1800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785857-194d2c074503523111eeee398b94106a/thumbnail_1644000.jpg","/articles/6498411/Fort-Worth/Tarrant-County/Texas/Edgardo-Garcia-sworn-in-as-Fort-Worth-police-chief-council-praises-priorities-of-community-policing-and-accountability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6498411-49dcbc21b7d072c872c312f0399969bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1774886202&Signature=CnbVrHcMtTPb7ZFyeCTmA17cFUKEbgJqWUOOQB3IvGFF~zW2bNe2HYept-Wb57O9y2ilKnDewIvwkK-I94~ACoGbrOB0XtdCQw9arnLu5dMWefKOp0hmzGvb9cTp25JDl~Wr8JPUvOs~QGInLV5azALnM9kGWZmwWZ1qBD7c09E9T~hmAr3yNOcFCjNhJooP8DUGTIYSwumiB0DAjyVrURwuB2AtcnJn5YjKmF5u7XntVEwicV32NdrvFY3j4OtgTaum-a~BpBBQJlYMQlVjbzLmjDQ3Lt41SmQz3EkI5twh2g8rMISSz7zZ7mwrBM7r-7Iwgcpv6fShq1MgChAA4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Edgardo (Eddie) Garcia as chief of police and swore him into office during the council meeting on Sept. 16, 2025.

Council members from across the dais welcomed Garcia and asked him to prioritize both strong policing and community trust. \"We believe in making sure [officers] are fully funded ... but as well as bring accountability to the city of Fort Worth,\" Council Member Nettles said during the remarks before the swearing-in.

Nut Graf: The council moved quickly from public comment to a vote on resolution 25-5419 to confirm Garcia's appointment. Speakers in the chamber included community members who urged both support for police officers and attention to accountability, and multiple council members used their remarks to emphasize community oversight and partnership.

The council voted to adopt the resolution and then administered the city oath to Garcia. During his remarks after being sworn in, Chief Garcia said the badge is \"not just a symbol of authority, it's a promise ... to serve with integrity, and put others before ourselves.\" He added, \"We will be visible. We will be prepared, and we will relentlessly protect this city from those who threaten its safety.\" Garcia also emphasized community partnership and improving trust through \"transparency, respect, and consistent actions.\"

Public comment on the appointment included speakers who both praised and cautioned the new chief. Adrian Smith, who identified himself during public comment, congratulated Garcia and urged attention to accountability and mental-health supports for officers. Other speakers and council members, including Council Members Blaylock, Hill, Beck, Martinez, Hall and Peoples, offered public welcome remarks highlighting the department's professionalism and asking Garcia to help build community trust.

The appointment and oath were administered in the chamber by city officials; City Manager Jay Chapa and city staff participated in the swearing-in. The council recorded the motion and the adoption of resolution 25-5419 as carried.

The swearing-in concluded with Garcia thanking his family and the department; he told officers in the room, \"Let's get after it,\" and closed by stressing service to the community.

Ending: The new chief now assumes command and will appear before the council and the public in future meetings as he implements his priorities around enforcement, recruitment and community engagement.","The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved and swore in Edgardo (Eddie) Garcia as the city's new police chief. Council members and public speakers urged the chief to blend strong public safety efforts with accountability, transparency and community partnerships.","actionData","errors"]

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